1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 40 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan NP300 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. 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, 2011 Nissan NP300 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan NP300 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 | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 310 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
