1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1986 BMW Z1
To start off, 1986 BMW Z1 is newer by 17 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 2 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1.
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, 1986 BMW Z1 (222 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1986 BMW Z1 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 | 1986 BMW Z1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | Z1 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 222 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 58 L |