1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1978 Mazda 323
To start off, 1978 Mazda 323 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 Mazda 323.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1978 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 310 | 323 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2320 mm |