1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 2015 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Giulia | NV |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 106 L |
