1986 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (130 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (176 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 90 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
