1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2-Litre | 90 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
