2005 Nissan Platina vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Platina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Platina would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Platina. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Platina.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (231 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Platina. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Platina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Platina | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Platina | Brera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
