1982 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1982 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 31 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 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 430 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, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari Mondial | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Mondial | 1900 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |