1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,483 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 160 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Giulietta | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |
