1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1984 BMW 318
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1984 BMW 318.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1984 BMW 318 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | 318 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |