1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 BMW 540
To start off, 1999 BMW 540 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 540 weights approximately 1141 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 BMW 540 (439 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1999 BMW 540 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 540 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 439 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1771 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |