1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 330 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
