1954 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1958 BMW 501
To start off, 1958 BMW 501 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C 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 133 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 501 weights approximately 455 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 | 1958 BMW 501 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 6C | 501 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3168 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2840 mm |