1997 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1997 BMW 316
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1997 BMW 316 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1997 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 316 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1997 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 155 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
