1999 BMW 740 vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. 1999 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 740 | 90 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |
