1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2004 BMW 316
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 17 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 245 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 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2004 BMW 316 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | 316 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1465 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 Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 63 L |