1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1999 BMW M28i
To start off, 1999 BMW M28i is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW M28i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW M28i (250 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW M28i should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW M28i weights approximately 860 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW M28i (355 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1999 BMW M28i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1999 BMW M28i | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | M28i |
Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 355 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |