1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1977 BMW 732
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 732 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 732 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 BMW 732 (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1977 BMW 732 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | 732 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 52 L |