1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1977 Mazda 121
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1977 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 2600 | 121 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
