1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2004 BMW M6
To start off, 2004 BMW M6 is newer by 48 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 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M6 weights approximately 945 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, 2004 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M6 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 | 2004 BMW M6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | M6 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |