1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1977 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1977 Nissan Sunny is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1977 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1977 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 310 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |
