1982 Holden Commodore vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1982 Holden Commodore is newer by 30 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Commodore weights approximately 160 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, both vehicles can yield 140 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Holden Commodore | 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Holden | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Commodore | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
