1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 395 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | GTV6 | President |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |