2007 BMW 523 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 54 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 490 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 523 | 1900 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |