1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 95 kg more than 1956 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 Ferrari 250 GT | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 250 GT | 1900 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 71 L |