1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 40 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulia | Frontier |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 381 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |