1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2008 BMW 318
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 43 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 950 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, 2008 BMW 318 (280 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 318 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 | 2008 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 318 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 199 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 | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |
