1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Spider | 1400 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2310 mm |