1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1952 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 131 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1952 Fiat 1900 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | GTV | 1900 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 35 L |