1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1952 Buick 40
To start off, 1952 Buick 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1950 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1952 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 1900 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3090 mm |
