1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1949 Buick 40
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1949 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 1900 | 40 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1645 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3000 mm |