1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 60 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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 214 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1900 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2578 mm |
