1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1982 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 75 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |