1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 2005 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Nissan Silvia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 510 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. 2005 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1977 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1977 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 2005 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 110 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1290 mm |