1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1978 Mazda 121
To start off, 1978 Mazda 121 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 121 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1978 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 1750 | 121 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |