1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1983 BMW 525
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1983 BMW 525 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 525 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2693 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |