1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 39 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 500 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2013 BMW 3 Series has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulia | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1760 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.2 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |