1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 37 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP) has 208 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2011 Nissan Frontier 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. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulia | Frontier |
Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1760 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 261 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |