1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 1160 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 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 | 2012 BMW 650 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 650 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |