1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1987 BMW 750
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 and 1987 BMW 750 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1987 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 120 L |
