1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (128 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 270 R weights approximately 166 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | GTV | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1266 kg |
