1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 72 kg more than 1974 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, 1982 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1982 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Alfetta | Laurel |
Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |