1975 Peugeot 404 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 404 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
1975 Peugeot 404 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Peugeot | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 404 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |