1991 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1994 BMW M5
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 726 kg more than 1991 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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1994 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 3793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
