1970 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 377 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
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 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda RX-2 | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | RX-2 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
