1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 BMW 550
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 43 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 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 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 | 2006 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 550 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
