1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1988 Nissan Patrol

To start off, 1988 Nissan Patrol is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 975 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.

Because 1988 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1988 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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