1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1995 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1995 Nissan Crew is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Crew weights approximately 350 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Nissan Crew is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Nissan Crew. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1995 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Alfasud | Crew |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
