1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 27 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 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 90 | 123 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 51 L |
