1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 8 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 2,290 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 110 | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2480 mm |