1971 Nissan Skyline vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 90 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan Skyline | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Skyline | 1900 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |