1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1998 Nissan Patrol is newer by 28 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 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Patrol (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1566 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 1998 Nissan Patrol 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, 1998 Nissan Patrol 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, 1998 Nissan Patrol (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Patrol 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 | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 110 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1810 mm |
