1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 51 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1954 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:
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2005 BMW 316 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 316 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |