1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 44 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Z4 weights approximately 620 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 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 | 2007 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
