1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 48 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 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 1190 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2013 BMW M5 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 | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | M5 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2889 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
