1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 22 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 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 2600 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
