1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2001 BMW 750
To start off, 2001 BMW 750 is newer by 26 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 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 750 weights approximately 620 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, 2001 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 2001 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2001 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfetta | 750 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2940 mm |
