1951 BMW 340 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, both 1951 BMW 340 and 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 BMW 340 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1951 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:
1951 BMW 340 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 340 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |