1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1985 Nissan Leopard 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Leopard.
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 Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1985 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2630 mm |