1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 25 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 385 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (191 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulietta | 320 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
