1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 435 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, 2010 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 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 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 51 L |
