1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1998 BMW 330
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 11 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 335 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1998 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 63 L |
