1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 47 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 917 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.
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1966 Alpine A 110 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | Z |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |