1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1999 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Nissan Laurel is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 670 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, both vehicles can yield 190 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1999 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1999 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Coupe | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
