1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1979 Mazda 323
To start off, 1979 Mazda 323 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 323 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1973 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. 1979 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1973 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1973 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1979 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 310 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1415 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2320 mm |
