1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 62 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 962 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.
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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 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 | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | 1900 | 300 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 363 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 534 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1962 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3053 mm |