1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1988 TVR Type S
To start off, 1988 TVR Type S 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 TVR Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Type S (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Type S 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 200 kg more than 1988 TVR Type S.
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 Type S (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Type S 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 Type S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
Model | 1900 | Type S |
Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
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 | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2300 mm |