1993 BMW 316 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 316 | 90 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 49 L |