1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z

To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (297 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.

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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 2007 Nissan 350Z
Make Alfa Romeo Nissan
Model 1900 350Z
Year Released 1950 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1884 cc 3496 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 90 HP 297 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 363 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 10.3:1
Top Speed 145 km/hour 250 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 Length 4410 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2660 mm


 

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