1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1998 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Nissan Laurel is newer by 19 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. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 290 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, both vehicles can yield 190 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1998 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | GTV | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1390 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2730 mm |
