1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1992 Nissan Pintara

To start off, 1992 Nissan Pintara is newer by 18 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 150 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pintara. 1992 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1992 Nissan Pintara
Make Alfa Romeo Nissan
Model Giulia Pintara
Year Released 1974 1992
Engine Size 1288 cc 1974 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 101 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 168 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1010 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2560 mm


 

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