1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2009 BMW 135
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1992 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, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2009 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 135 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 53 L |
