1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1948 Riley RM A
To start off, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Riley RM A weights approximately 235 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1948 Riley RM A | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | 1900 | RM A |
Year Released | 1950 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |