1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1978 Nissan Laurel is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 564 kg more than 1966 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:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2680 mm |