1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1983 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1983 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 9 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 265 kg more than 1974 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, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1983 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 310 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 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 | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |