1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 616 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 310 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2480 mm |
