1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 25 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 2012 BMW 118 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 280 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, 2012 BMW 118 (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 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 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | 118 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
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 | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 51 L |