1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1971 Alpine A 310 and 1971 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 210 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Alpine A 310 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 310 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
