1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1976 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1976 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 929 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda 929 (134 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 1976 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Spider | 929 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| 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 | 122 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
