1975 Alpina 3 vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, both 1975 Alpina 3 and 1975 Mazda 818 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Alpina 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alpina 3 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818.
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:
| 1975 Alpina 3 | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mazda |
| Model | 3 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2320 mm |
