1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata

To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 49 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 75 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Make Alfa Romeo Mazda
Model 1900 MX-5 Miata
Year Released 1950 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1884 cc 1498 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 90 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 1025 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 3960 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2270 mm


 

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