1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1989 Ferrari F1 89
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 31 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 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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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1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1989 Ferrari F1 89 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | F1 89 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 593 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 12500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |