1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1975 Mazda Chante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1975 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Alpine A 110 (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | Chante |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2210 mm |
