1988 Nissan Cedric vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1988 Nissan Cedric is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Cedric | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cedric | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
