1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
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 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 90 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2391 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |