1992 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1992 BMW 538
To start off, both 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1992 BMW 538 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 538 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 538 (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. (120 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 538 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155.
Because 1992 BMW 538 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 1992 BMW 538. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155, 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, 1992 BMW 538 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 538 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1992 BMW 538 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 155 | 538 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 341 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
