1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 53 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 520 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, 2009 BMW 650 (491 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2009 BMW 650 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. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2009 BMW 650 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 650 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |