1988 BMW 524 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 35 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 524 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 524 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 355 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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 524 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 524 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |