1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2007 Saleen S7
To start off, 2007 Saleen S7 is newer by 20 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 640 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2007 Saleen S7.
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, 2007 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 708 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Saleen S7 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 | 2007 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Saleen |
| Model | 75 | S7 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 399 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2692 mm |
