1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1977 BMW 320
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 320 (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1977 BMW 320.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1977 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 90 | 320 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 52 L |