1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1992 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1992 Nissan Vanette is newer by 17 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 350 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1992 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Vanette 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 | 1992 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Alfetta | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2080 mm |
