1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1990 BMW 316
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1990 BMW 316 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 316 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |