1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 1750 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
