1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 42 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1839 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2012 Nissan Armada 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. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Alpine A 110 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | Armada |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 106 L |