1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 668 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 CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2013 Cadillac CTS 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 CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | 1900 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.3 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
