1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 24 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 226 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont 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 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | 1900 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
