1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1993 BMW 840
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 7 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 580 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 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 | 1993 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 840 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
