1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 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 5 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 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 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 1900 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
