1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1991 BMW 320
To start off, 1991 BMW 320 is newer by 7 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1991 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 320 weights approximately 130 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1991 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 320 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |