1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 230 kg more than 1977 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, 1973 Nissan Violet (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | Violet |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2460 mm |