1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 24 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 444 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (220 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulia | Santana |
Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 142 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |