1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel 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 192 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.

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