1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 40 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 671 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Giulia | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 774 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 96 L |
