1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 BMW 550
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2006 BMW 550 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 550 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |