1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 19 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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1971 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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 110 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2440 mm |