1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1979 Mazda 929 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (170 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Spider | 929 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
