1954 BMW 340 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1954 BMW 340 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1954 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 340 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1953 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 BMW 340 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 340 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |