1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1990 BMW M3
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 29 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 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 286 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 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 | 1990 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulietta | M3 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 62 L |
