2001 BMW 750 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2001 BMW 750 is newer by 50 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 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 750 weights approximately 700 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, 2001 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 750 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 750 | 1900 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |