1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1966 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 16 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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 1900 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 67 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |