1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2013 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Accent 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Accent (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 17 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, 2013 Hyundai Accent, 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, 2013 Hyundai Accent (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2013 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2013 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
Model | 1900 | Accent |
Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |