1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 BMW M3
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 14 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 256 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, 1988 BMW M3 (230 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1988 BMW M3 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 | 1988 BMW M3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | M3 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 230 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 58 L |