1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 195 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulia | Violet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |