1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 385 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 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 1900 | 911 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1335 kg |