1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 2008 Nissan Livina

To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 34 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1974 Alpine A 310.

Because 1974 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Livina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Nissan Livina (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Livina 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 2008 Nissan Livina
Make Alpine Nissan
Model A 310 Livina
Year Released 1974 2008
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 1605 cc 1598 cc
Horse Power 127 HP 0 HP
Torque 146 Nm 154 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 825 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2280 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 52 L