1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1976 BMW 630
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1986 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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (225 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1976 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 630 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
