1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1998 BMW Pickster
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1998 BMW Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster 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 | 1998 BMW Pickster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | Pickster |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |