1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 700 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 44 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 310 kg more than 1965 BMW 700. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1965 BMW 700 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 700 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |