1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 32 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 114 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Because 1976 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 310 | Almera |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1768 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 208 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |