1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 560 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | GT | Quest |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 76 L |
