1996 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1996 BMW 540
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1996 BMW 540 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1996 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1996 BMW 540 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 155 | 540 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1735 kg |
