1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 40 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 985 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, 2005 BMW 530 (571 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2005 BMW 530 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. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2005 BMW 530 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 530 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 571 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
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 | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |