1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1995 BMW Dinan. (326 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW Dinan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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:
| 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GP 159 | Dinan |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1725 kg |
