1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2004 BMW 520
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 is newer by 39 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 168 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 520 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 520. (210 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2004 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 520 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
