1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1994 BMW 730
To start off, 1994 BMW 730 is newer by 28 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 730 weights approximately 710 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, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 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 | 1994 BMW 730 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 730 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 85 L |