1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 46 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 1022 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2009 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 550 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4799 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 490 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 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
