1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1985 BMW 324
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 324 (85 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1955 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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1985 BMW 324 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 324 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2580 mm |