1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 7 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929.
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 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 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 | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 110 | 929 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2620 mm |