1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1990 BMW 520
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1990 BMW 520 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 572 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 BMW 520 (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1990 BMW 520 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 33 | 520 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2770 mm |