1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1968 Nissan Skyline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 120 kg more than 1964 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, 1968 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulia | Skyline |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |