1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 BMW 1602
To start off, 1966 BMW 1602 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1602 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 BMW 1602 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 1602 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1574 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 46 L |