1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1985 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1985 Nissan Cedric is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 640 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1985 Nissan Cedric (168 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1985 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2740 mm |