1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1988 BMW M6
To start off, 1988 BMW M6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M6 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1961 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, 1988 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1988 BMW M6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | M6 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |