1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1981 Mazda 121
To start off, 1981 Mazda 121 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 121 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1981 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 310 | 121 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |