1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 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 X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X3 weights approximately 1275 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.
Because 2013 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW X3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2013 BMW X3 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. 2013 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2013 BMW X3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | X3 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2098 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |