1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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. 1990 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1990 BMW 850 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 850 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |