1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1979 Mazda 929 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 420 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, 1979 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 110 | 929 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2620 mm |