1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 23 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 114 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1995 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 | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
