1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2009 BMW 318

To start off, 2009 BMW 318 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 480 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 318 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 318 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 2009 BMW 318
Make Alfa Romeo BMW
Model 1900 318
Year Released 1950 2009
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 200 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 145 km/hour 207 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2730 mm


 

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