1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 260 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | GTA | Skyline |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 149 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |