1968 Alpine A 110 vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1968 Alpine A 110 and 1968 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Alpine A 110. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1968 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 365 kg more than 1968 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:
1968 Alpine A 110 | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 110 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 57 L |