1971 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1993 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1993 Nissan Sunny is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Sunny (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 76 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo GT 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 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Sunny, 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 GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Sunny. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo GT | 1993 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | GT | Sunny |
Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |