1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1979 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1979 Chrysler Newport is newer by 29 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler Newport (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 810 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, 1979 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1979 Chrysler Newport 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 | 1979 Chrysler Newport | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | 1900 | Newport |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3020 mm |