1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1988 BMW Z1
To start off, 1988 BMW Z1 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW Z1 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1988 BMW Z1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | Z1 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 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 |