1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 31 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (120 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Because 1971 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 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 | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 310 | 6 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |