1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1992 BMW 730
To start off, 1992 BMW 730 is newer by 33 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 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1959 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, 1992 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 730 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 | 1992 BMW 730 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 730 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
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 | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |