1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1973 Mazda 929 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm). This means 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 929 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 929 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |