1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 20 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), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 725 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, 2012 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 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 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 57 L |
