1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1988 BMW 525
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 393 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
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 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525. 1988 BMW 525 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. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1988 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 11.6 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 | 1212 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
