1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1998 BMW 323
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 48 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 495 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, 1998 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 323 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 | 1998 BMW 323 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 323 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |