1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1996 Mazda MPV
To start off, 1996 Mazda MPV is newer by 22 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MPV. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda MPV weights approximately 965 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, 1996 Mazda MPV (277 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda MPV 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 | 1996 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 310 | MPV |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2850 mm |
