1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1955 Abarth Coupe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Coupe (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe.
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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1955 Abarth Coupe | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Coupe | 1900 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |