1978 BMW 320 vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1978 BMW 320 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 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 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 110 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:
1978 BMW 320 | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 320 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |