1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2009 BMW 530

To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 50 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 885 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, 2009 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 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 2009 BMW 530
Make Alfa Romeo BMW
Model Giulietta 530
Year Released 1959 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 52 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 94 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 875 kg 1760 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 70 L


 

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