1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108. 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, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 108 | 1978 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 108 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 105 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2430 mm |