1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1988 BMW 316
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1988 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulietta | 316 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
