1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 39 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 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 699 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (288 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 110 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
