1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 BMW 2002
To start off, 1968 BMW 2002 is newer by 3 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2002 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1965 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, 1968 BMW 2002 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 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 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 46 L |
