1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1979 Nissan Stanza is newer by 20 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Stanza (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 80 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Stanza 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 | 1979 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Giulietta | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
