1973 Mazda 1000 vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1973 Mazda 1000 is newer by 14 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 623 kg more than 1973 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 1000 | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1000 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |
