1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | GTA | Skyline |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |