1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 425 kg more than 1989 Alpine V6.
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, 1989 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpine V6 | 1972 Nissan President | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | V6 | President |
Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |