1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1980 Mazda 929 (137 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Spider | 929 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
