1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1987 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1987 Nissan Vanette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 390 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1987 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulietta | Vanette |
Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
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 | 60 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2080 mm |