1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 46 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), 2011 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 1130 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.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 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 | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | X3 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 67 L |
