1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1983 Bitter SC
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 33 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 500 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC 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 | 1983 Bitter SC | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
Model | 1900 | SC |
Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |