1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 36 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1953 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, 1989 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari 348 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 348 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 275 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 | 1465 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |