1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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 2000 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 2000 | Marathon |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2260 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 76 L |