1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 10 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1977 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Junior | Skyline |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |