1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1969 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1969 Mazda 1000 is newer by 19 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 51 more horse power than 1969 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1969 Mazda 1000. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1969 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 1900 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 77 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |