1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1980 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 929. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 2600 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| 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 | 135 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 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
