1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1961 Fiat 2300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1951 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 2300 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 2300 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |