1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 BMW 116
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 42 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 575 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2007 BMW 116 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 116 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 150 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |