1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 BMW 628
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1978 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 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 | 1980 BMW 628 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 628 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |