1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1978 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 517 kg more than 1964 Alpine A 110. 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. 1978 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1964 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1964 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
