1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2009 BMW M6
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 630 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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 BMW M6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | M6 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |