1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 2600 | 929 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |