1996 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 335 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Because 1973 Nissan President 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 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, 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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 155 | President |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |