1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1978 BMW 320
To start off, 1978 BMW 320 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 BMW 320.
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:
1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1978 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1900 | 320 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |