1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 51 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 814 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 | 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 1900 | Vanquish |
Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 322 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 | 1914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |