1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1996 BMW 545
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1957 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1996 BMW 545 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 545 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |