1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 43 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, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 2600 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |