1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1997 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1997 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 21 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 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 967 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. 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, 1997 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110. 1997 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1997 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Alpine | Infiniti |
| Model | A 110 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
