2009 BMW 120 vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1952 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, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 120 | 1900 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 140 Nm |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |