1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 BMW 745
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 12 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 590 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.
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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1981 BMW 745 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 | 1981 BMW 745 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 745 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3430 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |