1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1992 BMW 525
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 23 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 540 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, 1992 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 525 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 | 1992 BMW 525 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 525 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |