1990 Porsche 911 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (250 HP) has 160 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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 Porsche 911 (309 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 911 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Porsche | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 911 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 309 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |