1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2006 BMW M6
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2006 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 33 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
