1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (149 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 BMW 3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 3 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1355 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 254 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |