1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe and 1969 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 402 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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 Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Coupe | Skyline |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |