1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1994 Nissan President

To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 640 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Alfa Romeo 90 1994 Nissan President
Make Alfa Romeo Nissan
Model 90 President
Year Released 1985 1994
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2492 cc 4494 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 109 HP 267 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 246 Nm 394 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1890 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 3040 mm


 

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