1999 Alfa Romeo Bella vs. 2013 BMW X1
To start off, 2013 BMW X1 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X1 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella. (223 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella.
Because 2013 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 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, 2013 BMW X1 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella. (282 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella. 2013 BMW X1 has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW X1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella | 2013 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Bella | X1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4484 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2044 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1545 mm |
