1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen
To start off, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen weights approximately 90 kg more than 1953 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.
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1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GP 159 | Veritas Rennsportwagen |
Year Released | 1953 | 1949 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 800 kg |