1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 44 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1427 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | GTA | Titan |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 522 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 140 L |