1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2002 BMW 330
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 48 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 795 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 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 | 2002 BMW 330 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 330 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |