1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1973 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1973 Lancia Fulvia 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, both vehicles can yield 90 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. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
Because 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. (114 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1973 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 1900 | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |