1996 BMW 745 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (189 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1990 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 745 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 745 | 75 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 72.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |