1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1500 | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1500 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 71 L |