1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1995 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1995 Nissan Crew is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Crew weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 1995 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 310 | Crew |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |