1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1974 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1974 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
