1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | Touring |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
