1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante vs. 1973 BMW 3
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 21 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 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 535 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 | 1973 BMW 3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Disco Volante | 3 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3153 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |