1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1982 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1982 Nissan Skyline is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 195 kg more than 1961 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, 1982 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1982 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulietta | Skyline |
Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |