1954 Fiat 1900 vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1954 Fiat 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1900 | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1900 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 71 L |
