1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1993 BMW 316
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 24 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 190 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1993 BMW 316 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 316 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 151 Nm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 198 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 | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |