1973 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1995 Nissan Cima
To start off, 1995 Nissan Cima is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Cima weights approximately 550 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1995 Nissan Cima | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Spider | Cima |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |