1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2001 Toyota Highlander 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Highlander (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 585 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.
Because 2001 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Highlander (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2001 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 1900 | Highlander |
Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |