1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 47 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1522 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5074 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |