1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1975 BMW 1602
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 140 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. 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, 1975 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1975 BMW 1602 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 1602 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1574 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |