1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1985 BMW 325
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 is newer by 14 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 325 weights approximately 172 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, 1985 BMW 325 (230 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 325 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 | 1985 BMW 325 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 325 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2693 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 230 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |