1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 11 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1030 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado 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 | 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | 1900 | Eldorado |
Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3300 mm |