1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda DrifterX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda DrifterX weights approximately 745 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante.
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.
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1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Disco Volante | DrifterX |
Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3010 mm |