1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1994 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 39 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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.
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1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1994 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | F355 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 82 L |