1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1963 Fiat 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. 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, 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 500 | 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 500 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2510 mm |