1992 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1992 BMW 540
To start off, both 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1992 BMW 540 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 BMW 540 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 540. 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 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 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 540 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 155 | 540 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
