1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1985 Mazda 323
To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 14 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 1,563 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda 323 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Alpine A 110 (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1985 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1070 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2370 mm |
