1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 5 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1955 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.
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1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1900 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |