1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 25 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 60 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 | 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1900 | Spider |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2260 mm |