1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 19 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1382 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram 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 | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | 75 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 129 L |
