1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2001 BMW 740
To start off, 2001 BMW 740 is newer by 36 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 740 weights approximately 1152 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, 2001 BMW 740 (410 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2001 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2001 BMW 740 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 740 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 410 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |