1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1979 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1979 Mazda RX-2.
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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1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1979 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 1900 | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |