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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (152 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) 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 (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). 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 | 1290 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 152 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |