1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1996 Fiat Brava
To start off, 1996 Fiat Brava is newer by 46 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, 1996 Fiat Brava (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Brava 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 10 kg more than 1996 Fiat Brava.
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, 1996 Fiat Brava, 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, both vehicles can yield 140 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1996 Fiat Brava | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 1900 | Brava |
Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1579 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |