1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 62 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 330 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 | 2012 BMW 330 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 330 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 540 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |