1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 BMW M1
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 5 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1973 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 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 | 1978 BMW M1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | M1 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 116 L |