1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1973 Mazda 616
To start off, 1973 Mazda 616 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 616 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1973 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 108 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2480 mm |
