1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 29 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Spider (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Spider | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1960 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
