1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1983 BMW 525
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1966 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1983 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 525 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
