BMW 1500/1600 (1962 – 1966) vs Alfa Romeo Giulia (1962 – 1978): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is the more powerful of the two, with up to 93 hp against 80 hp. It has the higher top speed: 166 km/h against 150 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 998 kg against 1,050 kg. At 4,501 mm, the BMW 1500/1600 is 297 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
| Specification |
BMW
1500/1600
1962 – 1966
|
Alfa Romeo
Giulia
1962 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1962 – 1966 | 1962 – 1978 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 hp | 93 hp |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 118 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 166 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.9 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,501 mm | 4,204 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,552 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,515 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 kg | 998 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.