1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1993 Mazda 626
To start off, 1993 Mazda 626 is newer by 24 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 626. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 626.
Because 1993 Mazda 626 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Mazda 626 will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 170 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1993 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Spider | 626 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |