1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (93 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulia | Skyline |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |