2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 17 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 BMW Z4. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Z4 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Z4 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Z4 | 75 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |