1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 1750 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1969 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |