1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 75 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |