1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 59 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2009 Lotus Exige.
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, 2009 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 1900 | Exige |
Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |