1975 Nissan Skyline vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1975 Nissan Skyline is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm). This means 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Skyline | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Skyline | 1900 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |