1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 33 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 225 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 288 GTO | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
