1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 26 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 150 kg more than 1957 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. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 1900 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |