1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1997 BMW S3
To start off, 1997 BMW S3 is newer by 34 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW S3 (260 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW S3 weights approximately 728 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1997 BMW S3 (330 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm). This means 1997 BMW S3 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 | 1997 BMW S3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | S3 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
