1950 BMW 340 vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1950 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1950 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 BMW 340 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1956 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 BMW 340 | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 340 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |