1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1992 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1992 Nissan Vanette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 414 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1992 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 310 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2080 mm |