1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1960 BMW 502
To start off, 1960 BMW 502 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 BMW 502 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1958 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:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1960 BMW 502 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 502 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |