1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1990 BMW 730
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 4 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 390 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, 1990 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (225 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 730 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 | 1990 BMW 730 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | 730 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |