1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 55 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, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 85 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (170 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 1900 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |