1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 458 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Nissan Laurel (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Giulia | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
