1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1978 Mazda 323
To start off, 1978 Mazda 323 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Mazda 323.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1978 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 1900 | 323 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1415 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |