1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano 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 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Tata |
Model | 1900 | Nano |
Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 48 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2230 mm |