1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1992 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 476 kg more than 1992 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpine A 610. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1992 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1992 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpine A 610 | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 610 | President |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |