1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 272 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2009 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2009 BMW 130 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 130 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 53 L |