1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 39 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 770 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Caprice | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
