1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2001 BMW 316
To start off, 2001 BMW 316 is newer by 37 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 BMW 316. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 316 weights approximately 340 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, 2001 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 316 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 | 2001 BMW 316 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 316 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 63 L |