1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 190 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 1900 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |