1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 165 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 Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia 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 Silvia | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 310 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |