1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Santana weights approximately 170 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Nissan Santana (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 33 | Santana |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |