1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1975 BMW 1502
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 68 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. 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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1975 BMW 1502 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 1502 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1573 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |