1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1981 Mazda 121
To start off, 1981 Mazda 121 is newer by 7 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 121 weights approximately 146 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, 1981 Mazda 121 (161 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1981 Mazda 121 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 | 1981 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Spider | 121 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 161 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |