1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1988 BMW M5
To start off, 1988 BMW M5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M5 (311 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M5 weights approximately 653 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 BMW M5 (360 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1988 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfetta | M5 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3533 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
