1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1980 Mazda 323
To start off, 1980 Mazda 323 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 323 weights approximately 145 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. 1980 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1980 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1415 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2320 mm |
