1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1957 Talbot Sport
To start off, 1957 Talbot Sport is newer by 7 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Talbot Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot Sport (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot Sport 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 100 kg more than 1957 Talbot Sport.
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 | 1957 Talbot Sport | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
| Model | 1900 | Sport |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
