1987 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 320 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | GTV | Laurel |
Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |