1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2012 Honda Accord

To start off, 2012 Honda Accord 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (148 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Honda Accord, 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, 2012 Honda Accord (350 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2012 Honda Accord 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. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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