1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 4 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
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 Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Alfetta | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
