1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1979 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alpine A 310. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1979 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1979 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alpine A 310 | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 310 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 106 L |
