1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 474 kg more than 1975 Nissan Violet. 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, 1992 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpine A 610 | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 610 | Violet |
Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |