1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1994 BMW M3
To start off, 1994 BMW M3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M3 weights approximately 385 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, 1994 BMW M3 (320 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1994 BMW M3 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 | 1994 BMW M3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 90 | M3 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 281 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1465 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |