1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 35 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata (159 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 110 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |