1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 345 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ.
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, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1972 Nissan President | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | SZ | President |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
