1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1977 Nissan Cedric is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 710 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1977 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulia | Cedric |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |