1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Nissan President is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 870 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. 1995 Nissan President 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. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1995 Nissan President | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Alfetta | President |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3040 mm |
