1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 245 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Alpine A 110 (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | Violet |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |