1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 BMW M28i
To start off, 1999 BMW M28i 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW M28i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW M28i (250 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW M28i should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW M28i weights approximately 955 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 M28i (355 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm). This means 1999 BMW M28i 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 M28i | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | M28i |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2840 mm |
