1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 21 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 2,393 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. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 295 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316. 2005 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 2005 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 90 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1375 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
