1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda 818 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 110 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2290 mm |
