1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Datsun 280
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Datsun 280. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1979 Datsun 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Datsun 280 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Datsun 280. (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Datsun 280.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Datsun 280 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Datsun |
| Model | Giulietta | 280 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 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 | 1140 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
