1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2009 BMW 116
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 59 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 116 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 220 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, 2009 BMW 116 (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2009 BMW 116 has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 116 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2009 BMW 116 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 116 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |