1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1975 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 21 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 4,942 cc, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB (339 HP) has 225 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 514 kg more than 1954 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.
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1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1975 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | 512 BB |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 339 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |