2005 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (250 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 330 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
