1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1955 Simca Vedette
To start off, both 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 and 1955 Simca Vedette were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Simca Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1955 Simca Vedette. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Simca Vedette weights approximately 180 kg more 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 | 1955 Simca Vedette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | 1900 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
