1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1956 BMW 507
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 254 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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1956 BMW 507 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 | 1956 BMW 507 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 507 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 110 L |