1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 BMW 700
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 510 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulietta | 700 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |
