1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 38 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 310 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |