1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1983 BMW 320
To start off, 1983 BMW 320 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 320 (120 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 320 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1971 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, 1983 BMW 320 (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1983 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 320 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |