1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 BMW 1800
To start off, 1962 BMW 1800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,771 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1800 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1962 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 BMW 1800 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 1800 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1771 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 54 L |