1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1956 Cadillac 6239D is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1951 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Cadillac | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 6239D | 1900 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2510 mm |