1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2004 BMW 520
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 is newer by 30 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 520 weights approximately 660 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, 2004 BMW 520 (210 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 520 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 | 2004 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 520 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
