1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1993 BMW 5.8
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 653 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1993 BMW 5.8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 5.8 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 786 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
