1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 26 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 2012 BMW 530 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. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
