1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 44 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 785 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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2009 BMW 130 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. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2009 BMW 130 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 130 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 315 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 53 L |