1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2008 BMW 540
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 39 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 715 kg more 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2008 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2008 BMW 540 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 540 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4398 cc |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
