1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1974 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1974 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1974 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 110 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 77 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2270 mm |