1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1965 Nissan Cedric is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan Cedric (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 105 kg more than 1959 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, 1965 Nissan Cedric (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulietta | Cedric |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2540 mm |