1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 57 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 494 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 320 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 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 320 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 330 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |