1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 50 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 766 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 530 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2979 cc |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |