1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 171 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 610 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1260 mm |