1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1987 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1987 Nissan Cedric is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 415 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1987 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1987 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulietta | Cedric |
Year Released | 1955 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |