1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1964 Holden EH
To start off, 1964 Holden EH is newer by 14 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 2,929 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden EH weights approximately 185 kg more 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, 1964 Holden EH (237 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1964 Holden EH 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 | 1964 Holden EH | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | 1900 | EH |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 2929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
