1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1954 BMW 502
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1969 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, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1954 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 502 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2578 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
