1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1999 Nissan President

To start off, 1999 Nissan President is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 810 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, 1999 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. 1999 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Alfa Romeo 90 1999 Nissan President
Make Alfa Romeo Nissan
Model 90 President
Year Released 1984 1999
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2393 cc 4494 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 267 HP
Torque 203 Nm 394 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1890 kg
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3040 mm


 

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