1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1998 BMW 318
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,665 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1956 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, 1998 BMW 318 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1998 BMW 318 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 318 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |