1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1988 TVR Tuscan is newer by 38 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Tuscan (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Tuscan 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 176 kg more than 1988 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1988 TVR Tuscan (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Tuscan 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 | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | 1900 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
