1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 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 2,615 cc, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1992 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 310 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2615 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |