1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 22 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. Both 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 and 2009 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 236 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, 2009 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 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 | 2009 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 51 L |
