1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1992 BMW 525
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 6 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 468 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, 1992 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 525 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 | 1992 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
