1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1958 BMW 600
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 420 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1958 BMW 600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 600 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 2910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1710 mm |