1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1967 AC Cobra is newer by 17 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 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC Cobra weights approximately 147 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1967 AC Cobra 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 | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | AC |
| Model | 1900 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
