1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | GTV | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
