1992 BMW 332 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 3,152 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1951 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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 332 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 332 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3152 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |