1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 41 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 965 weights approximately 465 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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1991 Porsche 965 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 | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 1900 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
