1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 358 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
