1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 26 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 | 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Alfetta | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
