1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 49 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 2 kg more than 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 1900 | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |