1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1971 McLaren M19
To start off, 1971 McLaren M19 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 2,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 McLaren M19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 McLaren M19 (444 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 McLaren M19 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1971 McLaren M19.
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 | 1971 McLaren M19 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | McLaren |
Model | 1900 | M19 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |