1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 124 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 335 kg more than 1972 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, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1975 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 310 | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
