1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 525 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1969 Nissan President (236 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1969 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1969 Nissan President | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Alfetta | President |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1605 kg |
