1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1973 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1973 Ferrari Dino 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 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 130 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 Ferrari Dino (226 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari Dino 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 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | Dino |
Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 226 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |