1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1993 BMW 856
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 22 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 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 875 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 856 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 | 1993 BMW 856 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 856 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
