1987 BMW 324 vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 31 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 324 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 71 L |
