2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 49 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1736 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Corniche | 1900 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 324 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2736 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
