1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1973 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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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1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1973 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 1900 | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |