1954 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1952 BMW 340
To start off, 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 340 would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C (271 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1952 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 340 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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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1954 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1952 BMW 340 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 6C | 340 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2880 mm |