1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 48 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 2012 BMW 116 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 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 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 116 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
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 | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 51 L |