1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate vs. 1987 BMW 750
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate and 1987 BMW 750 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (297 HP) has 182 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. 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, 1987 BMW 750 (450 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (163 Nm). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate | 1987 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Graduate | 750 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 4986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 297 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 120 L |
