1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 298 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1972 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 110 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2650 mm |
