1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1981 Daihatsu Delta

To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 31 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, 1981 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Delta 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 15 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Delta.

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, 1981 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Daihatsu Delta 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 1981 Daihatsu Delta
Make Alfa Romeo Daihatsu
Model 1900 Delta
Year Released 1950 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1884 cc 1770 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 90 HP 91 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 1085 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2200 mm


 

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