1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1987 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1987 Nissan Prairie is newer by 17 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 345 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Because 1970 Alpine A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1987 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 110 | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2520 mm |
