1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1981 BMW 528
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 94 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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 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 | 1981 BMW 528 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | 528 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |