1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1987 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Santana weights approximately 80 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Because 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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