1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 1007 kg more than 1975 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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310. 2011 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1975 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1975 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 310 | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Alpine | Dodge |
Model | A 310 | Nitro |
Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1791 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |