1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 374 kg more than 1978 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, both vehicles can yield 208 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 310 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1358 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
