1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1988 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, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 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 | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 75 | W12 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 590 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
