1993 BMW 316 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 42 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 740 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, 1993 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 316 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |