1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1995 BMW 520
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1995 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
