1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (239 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1979 Alpine A 310. 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 1992 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 310 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 77 L |