1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
