1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 BMW 3
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1954 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulietta | 3 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3153 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
