1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 426 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2620 mm |