1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 258 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.
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 Kia Cee'd, 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 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | 1900 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
