1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 BMW Touring
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 Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 40 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulietta | Touring |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
