1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 33 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 550 kg more 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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 310 | NP300 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |