1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1993 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1993 Nissan Sunny is newer by 23 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Sunny. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 426 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, 1993 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1993 Nissan Sunny (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Sunny 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 | 1993 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 110 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
