1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta and 1981 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 198 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Alfetta | Skyline |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |