1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 1 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | GTV | Skyline |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |