1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
