1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1990 Audi 100
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 and 1990 Audi 100 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1990 Audi 100. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1990 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Audi 100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi 100. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1990 Audi 100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | 75 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
