1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1986 BMW 316
To start off, 1986 BMW 316 is newer by 21 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1986 BMW 316. (86 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 316 weights approximately 325 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1986 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 316 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
