1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1974 Alpine A 310 and 1974 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 320 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 310 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |
