1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1939 Buick Century
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1939 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1939 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1939 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1939 Buick Century (165 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1939 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1939 Buick Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 1900 | Century |
Year Released | 1955 | 1939 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 5247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 108.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |