1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 57 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 707 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series 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 | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulietta | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
