1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 26 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 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 600 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 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 | 2013 BMW M5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | M5 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4863 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1846 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1469 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2889 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 19.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |