1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1983 BMW 725
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 29 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1954 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, 1983 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 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 | 1983 BMW 725 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 725 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2810 mm |