1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2006 BMW X5
To start off, 2006 BMW X5 is newer by 47 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 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 960 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.
Because 2006 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 BMW X5 (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 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 | 2006 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulietta | X5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 92 L |
