1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 48 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 1465 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2011 BMW 535 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. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 535 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3071 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |