1948 Fiat 1100 vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 1100. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 1100.
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 Fiat 1100 | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1100 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 50 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |