1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1972 BMW 3
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,003 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1972 BMW 3 (272 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1972 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 90 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1270 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
