1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1996 BMW 540
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 10 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 575 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 1996 BMW 540 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. 1996 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1996 BMW 540 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | 540 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 6.7 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 | 1160 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |