1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 31 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Vanette (86 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 559 kg more than 1958 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, 1989 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Vanette 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 | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Giulietta | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2080 mm |
