1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 33 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 2,614 cc, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1972 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 310 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
