1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 37 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 1,307 cc, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1307 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
