1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 681 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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 2001 Toyota Supra
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model 1900 Supra
Year Released 1950 2001
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1883 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 470 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 88 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1681 kg
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2730 mm


 

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