1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 420 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Giulia | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2080 mm |
