1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 BMW 502
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,579 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 502 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1958 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.
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1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 BMW 502 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 502 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2579 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |