1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 BMW 2002
To start off, 1968 BMW 2002 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2002. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2002. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2002 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1964 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, 1968 BMW 2002 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
