1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 23 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 940 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 (220 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1988 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 520 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
