1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA 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 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LFA weights approximately 480 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 Lexus LFA (479 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2012 Lexus LFA 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 Lexus LFA | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lexus |
Model | 1900 | LFA |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 479 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4506 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1219 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2606 mm |