1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1962 BMW 1500
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1962 BMW 1500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
