1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1989 BMW Z1
To start off, 1989 BMW Z1 is newer by 11 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW Z1 weights approximately 179 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, 1989 BMW Z1 (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 BMW Z1 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 | 1989 BMW Z1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | Z1 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |