1995 BMW 330 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 42 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 505 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 330 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1953 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |