1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1979 Datsun 280
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Datsun 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Datsun 280 would be higher. At 2,751 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Datsun 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Datsun 280 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Datsun 280. (202 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Datsun 280.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1979 Datsun 280 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Datsun |
Model | 90 | 280 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2751 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 202 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1272 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |