1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard

To start off, 1982 Nissan Leopard is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 25 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (176 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (148 Nm). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Leopard. 1982 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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