1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1987 BMW 730
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 730 weights approximately 592 kg more than 1974 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, 1987 BMW 730 (260 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1987 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1987 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 730 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |
