1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1992 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1992 Nissan Laurel is newer by 18 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 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 172 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, 1992 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Laurel 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 | 1992 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Alfetta | Laurel |
Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |