1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1998 BMW 318
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 27 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 285 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1998 BMW 318 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 318 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |