1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. 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.
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1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante | 1971 BMW 3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Disco Volante | 3 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2700 mm |