1998 BMW 740 vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155
To start off, both 1998 BMW 740 and 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 928 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155. (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 740 | 155 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 11700 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
