1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1985 BMW 333
To start off, 1985 BMW 333 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,210 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 BMW 333 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 333 weights approximately 872 kg more than 1966 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, 1985 BMW 333 (705 Nm) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 333 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1985 BMW 333 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 333 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 705 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1502 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |