1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1988 BMW 520 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | 520 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |