1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1975 BMW 1502
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 6 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), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1975 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
