2006 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2003 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Alfa Romeo Brera (542 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2003 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Brera | 530 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
