1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 250 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | GTV | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1350 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2700 mm |
