1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1973 Datsun Laurel
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Datsun Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Datsun Laurel would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Datsun Laurel. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Datsun Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Datsun Laurel weights approximately 305 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Datsun Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Datsun Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1973 Datsun Laurel | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Datsun |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
