1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 49 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 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, 2012 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 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 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 335 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |
