1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1974 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-4.
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, 1974 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1974 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2520 mm |
