1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1990 Nissan Presea is newer by 20 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Presea. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Presea weights approximately 420 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, 1990 Nissan Presea, 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, 1990 Nissan Presea (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | Presea |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |