1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 38 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1374 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310. 2012 Nissan Titan 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. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 310 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 140 L |
