1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 375 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 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 525 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 1900 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 245 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 | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
