1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Giulia | 1900 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |