1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 51 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (148 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 630 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, 2008 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 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 | 2008 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulietta | 320 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2770 mm |
