1991 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1996 BMW 520
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 5 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 436 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, 1996 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 520 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 | 1996 BMW 520 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | 520 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1496 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |