1969 Alpine A vs. 1980 Mazda 323
To start off, 1980 Mazda 323 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alpine A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alpine A would be higher. At 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alpine A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 323 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Alpine A.
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:
1969 Alpine A | 1980 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A | 323 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1565 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2320 mm |