1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1959 BMW 507
To start off, 1959 BMW 507 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1959 BMW 507 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 507 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |