1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Junior | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |