1965 Abarth OT vs. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. 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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | OT | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |
