1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 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 1,903 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Because 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Peugeot 406 (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 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 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 1900 | 406 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |