1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 63 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ATS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 430 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2013 Cadillac ATS 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. 2013 Cadillac ATS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | 1900 | ATS |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |
