1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 41 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1542 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 2012 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 310 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 106 L |
