1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, 1997 Nissan 400 R is newer by 27 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 2,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan 400 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 400 R weights approximately 920 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R 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 | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | 400 R |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 471 Nm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2720 mm |