1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 38 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 320 weights approximately 442 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, 2012 BMW 320 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 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 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 320 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 57 L |