1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 BMW M5
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1974 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 BMW M5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | M5 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |