2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 500 kg more than 1953 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 1900 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
