1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (100 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Coupe | 929 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |