1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1983 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1983 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1983 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Skyline. 1983 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1983 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
