1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 15 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 509 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. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1966 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1966 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2620 mm |