1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1984 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 34 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 596 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, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre 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 | 1984 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 1900 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
