1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 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 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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 320 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 320 |
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 | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |