1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1960 BMW 501
To start off, 1960 BMW 501 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 BMW 501 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1960 BMW 501 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulietta | 501 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
