1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 24 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 510 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, 2008 BMW 530 (480 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 530 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 | 2008 BMW 530 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 90 | 530 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 480 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1590 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2890 mm |