1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 (310 HP) has 196 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 303 kg more than 1957 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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1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | 365 GT4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 310 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1253 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |