1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2001 Nissan Pickup is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 850 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. 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, 2001 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 108 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2960 mm |
