1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 2008 BMW 525 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 90 | 525 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 246 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |