1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 310 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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, 1977 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 310 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2290 mm |
