1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2007 BMW 335
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 643 kg more than 1960 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, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2007 BMW 335 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 335 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |