1949 BMW 340 vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1949 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW 340 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 BMW 340 | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 340 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |