1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1984 BMW 316
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 34 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 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1984 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 1900 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
