1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 43 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 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 87 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1479 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 2012 Nissan Titan 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. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Coupe | Titan |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 140 L |
