1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Magnum
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Magnum is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Magnum weights approximately 48 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 | 1973 Vauxhall Magnum | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 1900 | Magnum |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |