1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1406 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | GT | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 135 L |
