1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
