1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1975 BMW Coupe

To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75.

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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Alfa Romeo 75 1975 BMW Coupe
Make Alfa Romeo BMW
Model 75 Coupe
Year Released 1988 1975
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1567 cc 3001 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 251 Nm
Engine Bore Size 78.1 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 80 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4960 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2700 mm


 

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