1979 Volvo 245 vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1979 Volvo 245 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 245 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1952 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Volvo 245 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Volvo 245 | 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Volvo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 245 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |