1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2008 BMW 318
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 22 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 189 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2008 BMW 318 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | 318 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |