1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2008 BMW 540
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 30 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, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 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 | 2008 BMW 540 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 540 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
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 | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |