1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 41 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 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, 2010 BMW 325 (400 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 325 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 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 325 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |
