1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 50 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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme 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 644 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme 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 | 2000 Lotus Extreme | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | 1900 | Extreme |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 700 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
