1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 36 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), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 865 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.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | X3 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| 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 | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 67 L |
