1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 365 kg more than 1974 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, 1979 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310. 1979 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1974 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1974 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 310 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |