1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 25 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. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 240 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 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 90 | 320 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |