1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 BMW 725
To start off, 1979 BMW 725 is newer by 20 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 725 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 BMW 725 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 725 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2810 mm |