1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 56 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 (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 2012 BMW 640 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. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 640 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |