1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1954 BMW 501
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 501 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1955 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:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1954 BMW 501 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 501 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |