1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 BMW 528
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 21 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 560 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 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 | 1995 BMW 528 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 528 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |