1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 116 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1972 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, 2010 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 116 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 51 L |
