1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA

To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. Both 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 and 2013 Nissan ALTIMA are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 159 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Alfa Romeo 75 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
Make Alfa Romeo Nissan
Model 75 ALTIMA
Year Released 1987 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 110 HP 180 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 241 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1260 kg 1419 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4864 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1829 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.4 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.9 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 68 L


 

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