1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 110 | 818 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2320 mm |