1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Familia | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Familia | 2000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 71 L |