1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 52 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 230 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2002 Porsche Boxster 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. 2002 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 1900 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
