1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico 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 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico 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 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 1900 | 340 Mexico |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 68 mm |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
