1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 47 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), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 755 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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 118 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 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 118 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
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 | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 300 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 51 L |