1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 48 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 344 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 | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | 360 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 95 L |