1958 BMW 503 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1958 BMW 503 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 503 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 503 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |