1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 805 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110. 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. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1965 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1965 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alpine A 110 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2680 mm |