1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1999 BMW 740
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 874 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1999 BMW 740 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 740 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 419 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2940 mm |