1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1998 Mazda 626
To start off, 1998 Mazda 626 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 626 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 1998 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 310 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |
