1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 12 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 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 310 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 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 | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |