1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1992 BMW 740
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 42 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 690 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 740 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 | 1992 BMW 740 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 740 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |