2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1952 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 550 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 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 Weight | 1645 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
