1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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.
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1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 88 L |