1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2006 BMW 523
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2006 BMW 523 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Giulietta | 523 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2497 cc |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 230 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 | 1140 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |