1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1955 Maserati 150S
To start off, 1955 Maserati 150S 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 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Maserati 150S (138 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Maserati 150S 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 370 kg more than 1955 Maserati 150S.
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 Maserati 150S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | 1900 | 150S |
Year Released | 1950 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2160 mm |