1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2003 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2003 Nissan Primera is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Primera weights approximately 362 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2003 Nissan Primera (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2003 Nissan Primera has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Nissan Primera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2003 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Alfasud | Primera |
Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |