1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 27 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110.
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 | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2240 mm |
