1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1971 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1971 Dodge Dart is newer by 21 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart 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. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 355 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, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1971 Dodge Dart 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 | 1971 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | 1900 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
