1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | GTV | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 35 L |
