1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,813 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulia | Laurel |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1813 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 155 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |