2009 BMW 330 vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 330 | Alfa 6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2492 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 220 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |