2009 Mercury Sable vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 58 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 925 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.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Sable | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Sable | 1900 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
