1948 Fiat 1100 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 38 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 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 1100. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 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 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1100 | 90 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
