1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1982 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 32 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 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.

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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1982 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Alfa Romeo Chevrolet
Model 1900 Camaro
Year Released 1950 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1884 cc 2474 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 90 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 179 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2580 mm


 

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