1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
Because 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 145 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1999 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |