1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 32 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 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 664 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 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 110 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
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 | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 76 L |