1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1993 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1993 Chrysler Viper is newer by 43 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 7,985 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 590 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, 1993 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1993 Chrysler Viper 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 | 1993 Chrysler Viper | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | 1900 | Viper |
Year Released | 1950 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 7985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5150 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 620 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |