1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 27 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 578 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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 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 | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | 75 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
