1997 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 945 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 145 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2855 mm |
