1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1965 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. 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 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 1900 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 30 L |