1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1974 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 24 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 1,962 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-3.
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 @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1974 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 1900 | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |
