1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1980 Nissan Skyline is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 45 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 Giulia (190 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Giulia | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
