1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1968 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 50 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Skyline. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1968 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 1750 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |