1977 BMW 728 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 24 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 536 kg more than 1953 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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 728 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1953 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |