1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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.
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1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GTA | Veritas Rennsportwagen |
Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2260 mm |