1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1967 Fiat Dino is newer by 15 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 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 80 kg more than 1952 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, 1967 Fiat Dino (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Dino | 1900 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |