2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, both 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 2012 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 335 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulietta | 335 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1742 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
