1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 16 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 181.
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:
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1970 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 1900 | 181 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |