1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Alfetta | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |