1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 61 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 425 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, 2011 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2011 BMW 125 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. 2011 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 125 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |