1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 38 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 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 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, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 110 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |