1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Opel GT is newer by 19 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 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel GT (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel GT 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Opel GT (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel GT 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 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 1900 | GT |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 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 | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |