1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2007 BMW 523

To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 53 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 614 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 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 2007 BMW 523
Make Alfa Romeo BMW
Model Giulietta 523
Year Released 1954 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 2496 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 53 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 94 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 78.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 876 kg 1490 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 39 L 70 L


 

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