1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2006 BMW 323
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 56 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 2,497 cc, 2006 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 323 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW 323 (230 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2006 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 | 2006 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 1900 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2497 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
