1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 32 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 685 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alpine A 110 | 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2530 mm |