1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2007 Kia Carnival

To start off, 2007 Kia Carnival is newer by 57 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carnival (182 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1068 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 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Kia Carnival (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2007 Kia Carnival 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. 2007 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 2007 Kia Carnival
Make Alfa Romeo Kia
Model 1900 Carnival
Year Released 1950 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1884 cc 2902 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 90 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 18.0:1
Top Speed 145 km/hour 197 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 2168 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2900 mm


 

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