1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1959 BMW 600
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 500 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1959 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulia | 600 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 20 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1710 mm |
