1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 174 kg more than 1982 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. 1980 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Alfetta | Skyline |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |