1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2006 BMW 730
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 935 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, 2006 BMW 730 (300 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 730 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 730 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 730 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 300 Nm |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3000 mm |