1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2004 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Sentra is newer by 34 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Sentra (126 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 510 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 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, 2004 Nissan Sentra, 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, 2004 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2004 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Alpine A 110 | 2004 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | Sentra |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |