1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 56 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster 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 | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 1900 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2329 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 48 L |