1973 BMW Touring vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 30 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Touring | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
