1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 BMW 120
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 41 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 1205 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (200 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2006 BMW 120 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 120 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 200 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
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 | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |