1955 Abarth 209 vs. 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1955 Abarth 209 is newer by 1 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. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 209. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 209. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1955 Abarth 209. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 209 | 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 209 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1087 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |
