1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1952 BMW 501
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 | 1952 BMW 501 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GTA | 501 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2840 mm |