1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1960 Mazda R 360 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 360. 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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 1900 | R 360 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 355 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 22 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 63 mm |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 80 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1770 mm |