1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1995 Caterham 21
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 45 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 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 452 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 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 | 1995 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | 1900 | 21 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 211 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 | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2260 mm |