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 @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 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 330 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 (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 218 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 Weight | 1100 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |