1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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.
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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 6C | 929 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |