1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 27 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), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 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 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | 116 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |