1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1990 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Terrano (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 595 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Nissan Terrano (244 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1990 Nissan Terrano | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Spider | Terrano |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |