1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1990 Ginetta G33
To start off, 1990 Ginetta G33 is newer by 40 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ginetta G33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ginetta G33 (198 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ginetta G33 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 226 kg more than 1990 Ginetta G33.
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, 1990 Ginetta G33 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ginetta G33 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 | 1990 Ginetta G33 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ginetta |
Model | 1900 | G33 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 220 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 | 874 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2230 mm |