1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Sprint | 929 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
