1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 50 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 835 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series 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 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 61 L |
