1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 29 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 160 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Holden | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Commodore | 1900 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |