1996 Mazda MPV vs. 1986 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1996 Mazda MPV is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Alpine (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MPV. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda MPV weights approximately 608 kg more than 1986 Renault Alpine.
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, 1986 Renault Alpine (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda MPV. (277 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda MPV | 1986 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | MPV | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2350 mm |
