1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1984 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1052 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Alpine A 310. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alpine A 310. 2012 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 1984 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1984 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Alpine A 310 | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 310 | Navara |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |