1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1987 BMW 320
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 26 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 320 weights approximately 363 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, 1987 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 320 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 | 1987 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 320 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 70 L |