2010 BMW 325 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 20 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, 2010 BMW 325 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (189 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 175 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 325 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 325 | 75 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
