1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 517 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 1900 | Marathon |
Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2260 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 10 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |