1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1996 BMW 525
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1996 BMW 525 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 525 (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1996 BMW 525 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 145 | 525 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1563 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |