1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 23 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 715 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala 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 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1900 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3100 mm |
