1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo vs. 2007 BMW 335
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo | 2007 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Dardo | 335 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
