1973 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 146 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Spider | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
