1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 38 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 395 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, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 320 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 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 320 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 200 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 219 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 | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |