1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1972 BMW 520
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 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 365 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1972 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 90 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 211 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 | 1445 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
