1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1993 BMW 316
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 6 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 80 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1993 BMW 316. 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 Alfa Romeo 75 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1993 BMW 316 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | 316 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 72 mm |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |