2010 Tata Nano vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 57 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 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. 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, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm). This means 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tata Nano | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Tata | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Nano | 1900 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 624 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3099 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1495 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1652 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
