1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1964 Lotus Elan 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 1900 | Elan |
Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2140 mm |